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Baran District

बारां · Rajasthan

Panchayat Samitis
10
Gram Panchayats
280
Population (2011)
12.23 lakh
Literacy rate
66.7%

Quick answer

Baran is a district in Kota Division, Rajasthan, with 10 blocks, 8 tehsils and 280 gram panchayats (LGD code 89). Its population was 12.23 lakh in the 2011 Census, with a literacy rate of 66.7%. The district elects 4 MLAs to the Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha.

· Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

About Baran District

Baran (बारां) is a district in the Kota Division of Rajasthan, with its headquarters at Baran. Its villages are organised into 10 Panchayat Samitis and 280 gram panchayats, and its 8 tehsils handle land and revenue work. LGD district code: 89.

The district had 12.23 lakh people at the 2011 Census, spread over 6,992 km² (about 175 people per km²). Literacy was 66.7%, and there were 929 women for every 1,000 men.

The district sends 4 MLAs to the Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha (Kishanganj, Chhabra, Anta and Baran-Atru) and falls in the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha constituency.

Baran became a district of its own in 1991, carved out of Kota. Baran lies in Hadoti, one of the traditional regions of Rajasthan. ReportedZoloth

Baran at a glance

NameBaran / बारां
TypeDistrict
LGD code89
DivisionKota Division
StateRajasthan
Gram Panchayats280
Villages1,219
Panchayat Samitis10
Tehsils8
Population (2011)12,22,755
Households2,41,428
Literacy rate66.7%
Sex ratio929
Area6,992.0 km²
HeadquartersBaran
Coordinates25.1000° N, 76.5100° E
Census 2011 code128
WikidataQ2329717
Schools2,166
Bank Branches136
Post Offices204

Map of Baran

Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Baran District LGD code

LGD code
Census 2011 code

The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.

Baran District Block List

Baran district has 10 Panchayat Samitis. Each block page lists its gram panchayats, explains what the block office does and sums up local facilities.

Panchayat SamitiName in HindiGram PanchayatsVillages
Antaअन्ता2381Gram Panchayat list
Atruअटरू34145Gram Panchayat list
Baran (Full)बारां2692Gram Panchayat list
Chhabraछबड़ा35187Gram Panchayat list
Chhipabarodछीपाबड़ौद38183Gram Panchayat list
Kelwaraकेलवाड़ा28100Gram Panchayat list
Kishanganjकिशनगंज28119Gram Panchayat list
Mangrolमांगरोल1880Gram Panchayat list
Nahargarhनाहरगढ़1970Gram Panchayat list
Shahbadशाहबाद31162Gram Panchayat list

Baran District Tehsil List

Baran has 8 tehsils. This is where you go for land records, certificates and revenue court cases:

Population of Baran

Population
12,22,755
Households
2,41,428
Literacy rate
66.7%
Sex ratio
929

At the 2011 Census, Baran had 12,22,755 residents, 6,33,945 male and 5,88,810 female, in 2,41,428 households: about 5.1 people per household. At 66.7%, literacy is about the same as the Rajasthan average of 66.1%. Male literacy is 80.4% against 52.0% for women, a gap of 28.4 percentage points.

There are 929 females for every 1,000 males, compared with 928 in Rajasthan. Scheduled Castes make up 18.1% of the population and Scheduled Tribes 22.6%. Children aged 0–6 make up 14.9% of residents.

79.2% of Baran’s people live in villages and 20.8% in towns and cities.

Overall literacy66.7%
Male literacy80.4%
Female literacy52.0%
Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population9,68,541
Rural households1,91,526
Rural literacy rate63.6%
Rural sex ratio928
Rural SC population share17.3%
Rural work participation48.3%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

Key figures for Baran district from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5, 2019–21):

IndicatorBaran
Women who are literate57.9%
Women with 10+ years of schooling24.4%
Institutional births97.3%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated89.3%
Children under 5 who are stunted46.0%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic60.1%
Households using clean cooking fuel39.6%
Households with improved sanitation59.0%
Households with electricity98.3%
Households with health insurance89.5%
Households with improved drinking water96.1%

Work and livelihood

At Census 2011, 45.2% of people in Baran were workers. Of them, 39.2% farmed their own land, 33.5% were farm labourers, 2.8% worked in household industries and 24.6% in other jobs such as services, trade and construction.

Cultivators39.2%
Agricultural labourers33.5%
Household industry2.8%
Other workers24.6%

Administration

The District Collector heads the administration of Baran district. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Zila Parishad oversees rural development schemes, the CEO, Zila Parishad looks after all gram panchayats, and the Superintendent of Police (SP) handles law and order. The elected Zila Parishad, headed by the Zila Pramukh, is the top tier of Panchayati Raj.

Baran MLA and MP List

MP, Jhalawar-Baran

Dushyant Singh

Bharatiya Janata Party2024 Lok Sabha election
PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Term / election2024 Lok Sabha election
Votes received8,65,376
Vote share60.9%
Winning margin3,70,989
Runner-upUrmila Jain €œbhaya”

Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04

Vidhan Sabha and Lok Sabha seats in Baran

Seats held by each party in the 4 assembly constituencies of Baran: Bharatiya Janata Party 3, Indian National Congress 1.

Bharatiya Janata Party3
Indian National Congress1

How Baran scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.

PAI score
56.2/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Across its panchayats, Baran averages 56.2 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 32nd of 36 in Rajasthan, slightly behind the Rajasthan average of 59.0. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

None of the 220 scored panchayats of Baran reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.

Scores on the nine development themes

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods65.4
Healthy panchayat64.9
Child-friendly panchayat51.3
Water-sufficient panchayat49.0
Clean and green panchayat53.8
Self-sufficient infrastructure50.5
Socially just and secured73.0
Good governance61.2
Women-friendly panchayat49.6

Baran does best on “Socially just and secured” (73.0) and worst on “Water-sufficient panchayat” (49.0). That 24-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Baran

Baran District has 2,166 schools on record. See the full list of schools

This list comes from the Ministry of Education’s UDISE+ school register. It covers government, government-aided and private schools and madrasas, each by the highest stage it teaches, from primary to higher secondary. See udiseplus.gov.in for a school’s full record.

Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Baran

On record in Baran District: 136 Bank Branches and 204 Post Offices.

Banks with the most branches here: State Bank of India, Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank, Central Bank of India.

State Bank of India27
Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank20
Central Bank of India12
Bank of Baroda11
HDFC Bank10
Rajasthan State Co-operative Bank9
ICICI Bank8
Punjab National Bank5

Facilities at a glance

FacilityCount
🏫 Schools2,166View list
🏦 Bank Branches136View list
📮 Post Offices204View list
🚉 Railway Stations14View list

On average there’s one bank branch for every 8,991 people.

How to reach Baran

The nearest railway station to the centre of Baran is Baran, about 0.6 km away (WCR zone).

The nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, about 204 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Baran (BAZ)Railway Station0.6 kmsouth-west
Sundlak (SDLK)Railway Station6.0 kmnorth-west
Chajawa (CJW)Railway Station12 kmsouth-east
Jaipur International AirportAirport204 kmnorth
Gwalior AirportAirport217 kmnorth-east

Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.

How far Baran is from everyday services

Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.

Nearest bank branch
12 kmCalculatedRBI bank branch list
Nearest railway station
19 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways

On average, a gram panchayat in Baran is 12 km from the nearest bank branch (farther than the Rajasthan average of 9.5 km). CalculatedRBI bank branch list

A typical gram panchayat in Baran is 19 km from the nearest railway station. Gram panchayats in Baran are, on average, 2.7 km from the nearest post office.

Places near Baran

The Districts closest to Baran, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:

DistrictDivisionDistanceDirection
JhalawarKota Division66 kmsouth-west
KotaKota Division70 kmwest
BundiKota Division95 kmnorth-west
Sawai MadhopurBharatpur Division103 kmnorth

Other Districts in Kota Division

Citizen services: how to get things done

Income, caste and domicile certificates

  1. Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
  2. The application goes to your Tehsil. The Patwari checks it in the village and the Girdawar (Bhu-Abhilekh Nirikshak) sends the report on.
  3. The Tehsildar issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.

Jamabandi (Nakal) (land record) and Namantaran (mutation)

  1. On Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), choose district Baran, your tehsil and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Jamabandi (Nakal).
  2. You can get a certified copy at an e-Mitra kiosk or the Tehsil office. Check the status of a Namantaran (mutation) case on Apna Khata (namantaran application status) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in).

Ration card

  1. To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on Food and Civil Supplies Department, Rajasthan (food.rajasthan.gov.in) or through an e-Mitra kiosk. The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
  2. In villages, the block office officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.

Old-age, widow and disability pension

  1. Apply online on RajSSP (social security pension) (ssp.rajasthan.gov.in) or through an e-Mitra kiosk. Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
  2. In villages, the Vikas Adhikari (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.

Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)

  1. Complain about any government service on Rajasthan Sampark (sampark.rajasthan.gov.in) or call 181. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
  2. To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at the block office. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.

Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.

Special programmes

Baran is one of the 112 Aspirational Districts NITI Aayog picked in 2018 for focused work on health and nutrition, education, agriculture and water resources, financial inclusion and skills, and basic infrastructure. Its progress is tracked every month on a public dashboard. 2018ListedNITI Aayog

Government schemes for residents of Baran

These schemes, from the central government and the Government of Rajasthan, matter most to households in Baran. Each card says who can apply, what you get and where to apply locally. Open a scheme for the full rules, the documents you need and the steps.

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)

Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.

Benefit₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet)
Who can applyHouseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the block office

Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)

From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.

BenefitAt least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account
Who can applyAny adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the block office

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.

Benefit₹6,000 per year in three instalments
Who can applyFarmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the block office

Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)

Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.

BenefitHealth cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year
Who can applySECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online

Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)

Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.

Benefit₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet
Who can applyRural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories)
Where to applythe panchayat secretary, the block office and online

Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal

Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.

BenefitFree household tap connection
Who can applyAll rural households
Where to applythe panchayat secretary

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)

Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.

BenefitFree LPG connection, first refill and stove
Who can applyAdult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection
Where to applyonline and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.

Benefit₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl
Who can applyPregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees)
Where to applythe Anganwadi centre and online

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)

Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.

BenefitZero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover
Who can applyAny Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account
Where to applyyour bank branch

Kisan Credit Card (KCC)

Short-term crop loans at a subsidised interest rate for farmers, livestock and fisheries, with interest subvention for prompt repayment.

BenefitCrop loan at an effective 4% interest on timely repayment (up to ₹3 lakh)
Who can applyOwner and tenant farmers, sharecroppers, SHGs/JLGs of farmers, animal husbandry and fisheries farmers
Where to applyyour bank branch

Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)

Cash assistance for institutional delivery in government hospitals, with free transport and care arranged through the ASHA.

Benefit₹1,400 to rural mothers for institutional delivery
Who can applyPregnant women delivering in a government or accredited facility
Where to applythe Anganwadi centre

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance)

Crop insurance against natural calamities, pests and diseases at a low farmer premium (2% Kharif, 1.5% Rabi).

BenefitCompensation for notified crop losses
Who can applyAll farmers growing notified crops in notified areas
Where to applyyour bank branch, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online

PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima & PM Suraksha Bima Yojana

Low-cost life cover (₹2 lakh for ₹436 a year) and accident cover (₹2 lakh for ₹20 a year) through your bank account.

Benefit₹2 lakh life cover and ₹2 lakh accident cover
Who can applyBank account holders aged 18–50 (life) and 18–70 (accident)
Where to applyyour bank branch

DAY-NRLM / UP State Rural Livelihood Mission (women's self-help groups)

Organises rural women into self-help groups with revolving funds, bank credit and livelihood training; members can become BC Sakhi, Lakhpati Didi and more.

BenefitRevolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans
Who can applyWomen from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families
Where to applythe block office

PM Vishwakarma Yojana

Recognition, skill training, toolkit incentive and collateral-free credit for traditional artisans and craftspeople in 18 trades.

Benefit₹15,000 toolkit incentive and loans up to ₹3 lakh at 5%
Who can applyArtisans aged 18+ working in the listed trades (one member per family)
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Atal Pension Yojana

Guaranteed monthly pension of ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 after age 60 for unorganised-sector workers who contribute through their bank account.

Benefit₹1,000–₹5,000 monthly pension after 60
Who can applyBank account holders aged 18–40 who are not income-tax payers
Where to applyyour bank branch

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (rooftop solar)

Subsidy for installing rooftop solar panels on homes, providing up to 300 units of free electricity a month.

BenefitSubsidy up to ₹78,000 for rooftop solar
Who can applyHouseholds with their own roof and a valid electricity connection
Where to applyonline

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Terrain and climate of Baran

Elevation
313 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
781 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER

The gram panchayats of Baran lie at an average of about 313 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model

Baran gets roughly 780 mm of rain in an average year. The surrounding land is gently undulating, with heights within 2 km varying by about 35 m.

Land cover around Baran

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 73%
  • Tree cover 2.7%
  • Built-up land 1.8%
  • Water and wetland 1.0%
  • Grass and scrub 21%
  • Bare or sparse land 0.5%

Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Baran's villages is about 73% cropland, 3% tree cover and 2% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021

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Stories from Baran District

Baran District: frequently asked questions

Which division is Baran District in?

Baran District is part of Kota Division.

What is the headquarters of Baran District?

The headquarters of Baran District is Baran.

When was Baran district formed?

Baran became a separate district in 1991, when it was carved out of Kota.

Which district was Baran carved out of?

Baran was carved out of Kota in 1991.

Which region of Rajasthan is Baran in?

Baran is in the Hadoti region of Rajasthan. These traditional regions aren't official administrative units, but people use the names every day.

What is the population of Baran District?

The 2011 Census counted 12,22,755 people in Baran District, living in 2,41,428 households. About 79% of them lived in villages.

How many gram panchayats are there in Baran District?

There are 280 gram panchayats in Baran District.

How many villages are there in Baran District?

Baran District has 1,219 revenue villages.

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How many Panchayat Samitis are there in Baran District?

Baran District has 10 Panchayat Samitis.

How many tehsils are there in Baran District?

Baran District has 8 tehsils.

How many assembly seats are there in Baran District?

Baran District has 4 assembly constituencies: Anta, Kishanganj, Baran-Atru and Chhabra.

Who are the MLAs of Baran District?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Baran in?

Baran is in the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Baran?

The Member of Parliament for Jhalawar-Baran is Dushyant Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 8,65,376 votes (60.9%) and won by 3,70,989 votes.

What is the literacy rate of Baran District?

The literacy rate of Baran District was 66.7% in the 2011 Census (men 80.4%, women 52.0%), against the state average of 66.1%.

What is the sex ratio of Baran District?

In the 2011 Census, Baran District had 929 females for every 1,000 males (state average 928).

What is the area of Baran District?

Baran District covers about 6,992 sq km, which works out to about 175 people per sq km on its 2011 population.

Which block of Baran District has the most gram panchayats?

Chhipabarod block has the most gram panchayats (38).

How do the panchayats of Baran perform in the Panchayat Advancement Index?

The gram panchayats of Baran average 56.2 out of 100 in PAI 2023-24, slightly behind the Rajasthan average of 59.0.

Is Baran District an Aspirational District?

Yes. Baran District is one of the 112 Aspirational Districts chosen by NITI Aayog in 2018 for focused improvement in health and nutrition, education, agriculture, financial inclusion and basic infrastructure.

How many banks and post offices are there in Baran District?

We list 136 bank branches and 204 post offices in Baran District.

Which is the nearest airport to Baran District?

The nearest airport to the centre of Baran District is Jaipur International Airport (JAI), about 204 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gwalior Airport (GWL), about 217 km away.

How can I file a complaint with the Baran District administration?

File your complaint on Rajasthan Sampark (sampark.rajasthan.gov.in) or call helpline 181. It goes to the District Collector of Baran District and the department concerned, and you can track it online with the complaint number.

Which districts are near Baran District?

Neighbouring districts of Baran District: Jhalawar (66 km), Kota (70 km), Bundi (95 km) and Sawai Madhopur (103 km).

What is the altitude of Baran District above sea level?

The gram panchayats of Baran District lie at an average of about 313 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).

How much rainfall does Baran District get, and how hot does it get?

On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Baran District get about 780 mm of rain a year, 90% of it between June and September. The hottest days reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

How much farmland and tree cover is there around Baran District?

Around the gram panchayats of Baran District, the land is on average 73% cropland, 3% tree cover, 2% built-up land and 1% water, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

Data sources and updates

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Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026

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